Istanbul to Southampton: paediatrics ST1 with a newborn at home

I sat PLAB 2 when my son was 4 months old. Started Trust Grade in Paediatrics with a 9-month-old. Got into ST1 Paediatrics one year later with a toddler. My husband took shared parental leave for 6 months — best decision we ever made.

Pumping breast milk in NHS storerooms between ward rounds. My consultant noticed and personally organised a private feeding room within a week. Speak up — most NHS leaders genuinely want to help.

Talk to your educational supervisor early about LTFT (less than full-time) training. You can train at 60% or 80% — your CCT just takes a little longer.